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sunauto
post Nov 16 2006, 04:12 PM

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Well, Savvy is lighter, power to weight ratio, it has a big advantage over MYVI. Secondly, it is using a SOHC engine, it has better low end torque, city driving is excellent, cornering is good and firm. Interior sucks, I have to agree on that but sound system, Savvy is a tad better sounding than MYVI. I have driven both cars before but at the end of the day, Savvy is better than MYVI on the road, fuel consumption is good but MYVI will be more value for money, it has more features, better specs and more spacious too. To be honest, both cars are highly recommended for normal use, if you wanna lumba or anything, then go for Satria R3 or Gen 2 R3. thumbup.gif
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post Nov 17 2006, 02:27 AM

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Errr...... you should include Kenari and Kancil too. Savvy is definitely targetted at this bracket. Well, it's slightly a class behind MYVI but it's no slouch either, there are so plus points for having Savvy, I like its revvy engine. I drove my friend's Savvy for a short spin, I'll say, not bad for a car at this price, at least it's better than Satria Neo 1.3, it's worst than a kura-kura, even for the manual version, totally not responsive.


QUOTE(jVIPERs2 @ Nov 16 2006, 11:53 PM)
Hehehe...sorry la...I'm not doin business, it's juz my opinion...to have Proton to facelift the Savvy~  rclxms.gif 
Maybe on the same footing as Kelisa, not MyVi since it's a class behind MyVi...but it'll surely increase sales numbers though!  tongue.gif
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post Nov 18 2006, 02:11 AM

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So what happens if you always step on the gas when you have just got your car, the fuel consumption will be higher whenever you drive the car in the future because the ECU thinks that you have a need for speed? rclxub.gif


QUOTE(hypermount @ Nov 18 2006, 02:07 AM)
Yes, from what I read the ECU has self learning capablities. It will adapt to your driving styles.
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post Nov 18 2006, 09:55 PM

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I like Savvy's AMT version, something rare for a budget car and power to weight ratio, Savvy beats MYVI anytime but I wasn't a little comfortable with the interior, too much European feel I guess and the steering wheel could be better, looked worst than a toy car. I guess if Proton has an eye for details, they could make Savvy a winner, they just missed out some fine details of this car. I guess it's not too late, it could be done since cars get a facelift after a few years. Among the current Proton models, Saga, Gen 2 1.3, Satria Neo 1.3, etc ...... I guess Savvy has the best pickup among the lot and it's a zippy car for city driving.

So, to reset the ECU, can it be done by removing the battery terminal or it needs to be reset by the service centre?
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post Nov 19 2006, 10:28 PM

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Do you have any problems searching for a good set of performance tyres for your ride? I mean the Savvy has a pretty weird size for its tyres and most brands don't have performance tyres for this size. I'm not sure, that was what my cousin told. By the way, he bought a Savvy 2 months ago but most tyre shops don't have any performance tyres for this size. Any advice if my cousin is still using the stock rims.
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post Nov 20 2006, 04:53 PM

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Thanks for the tips Bro. Appericate it. My cousin rclxub.gif because most tyre shops can't advice the best tyres for his Savvy. If it is using standard tyres like MYVI / Yaris or Jazz, it will be easier but since you have provided some helpful pointers and tips, I'm sure my cousin will find this info pretty useful.



QUOTE(hypermount @ Nov 20 2006, 02:23 AM)
oh my mistake what I meant was people ugrading to wider rims and still using stock tyres.. tyres strectched and improved handling.. still the stock rims would be able to fit a 185 or 195 tyres.. 185/45/15 tyres hard to find, 185/50/15 got but will have clearance issues.. stick to 195/45/15 there's lot of choice for this size, just ask your cousin to find smile.gif Toyo, Falken etc.
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post Nov 22 2006, 08:06 PM

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FYI, the while powder coating will chip off if you use a harsh sports rim cleaner spray like those Meguairs. For such sports rims, not advisable to use those sports rims cleaner type spray, they're too harsh for such rims especially if they were thinly coated.


QUOTE(goldfries @ Nov 22 2006, 11:55 AM)
eh - at least tell me where he got them la. biggrin.gif

and also, the blue savvy has white rims - does the white powder coat chip off easily? biggrin.gif

i'm thinking of changing to white Volks lookalike rims. i think it's JRD brand la. hehe.
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post Nov 23 2006, 08:29 PM

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Whoahh ........ so fast dented? Will changing to better rims from Enkei solve the problem? Yeah, are there any performance absorbers for Savvy? I mean like those imported ones? rclxms.gif



QUOTE(hypermount @ Nov 23 2006, 12:38 PM)
Those boydykits can get from any shops la smile.gif ..the R3  replica sidekirts he bought from Penang Brothers, the front lips in seremban.

Heard a lof of bad stories about the JRD rims...the white rims are supposed to be better than the silver one dunno if true or not.

I dented my rim when driving over a pothole at hi speed once..absorber kong 3 weeks later , producing noise.. rim repaired..luckily nothing major on the other suspension parts.
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post Nov 27 2006, 04:35 PM

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Actually, IMHO, the interest rates should be lower if you're taking a longer loan because the bank will earn more from your interests in the long-term, shouldn't it be the other way around? rclxub.gif

QUOTE(goldfries @ Nov 27 2006, 03:56 PM)
nahh. just now i talked to my SA

5 years 3.9%
7 years 4.1%
9 years i donno, didn't ask.

donno what bank also. i was driving la, can't go into detailed discussion. biggrin.gif
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post Dec 5 2006, 09:46 PM

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It will be more like accepted by the people in general, it doesn't mean its good but there must be a few selling points that make the car sales reach the top, isn't it? Well, whether MYVI or Savvy is pretty or ugly, that's a seperate issue as no two people will agree on the same subject but it doesn't matter, it's your money, you call the shots, if you wanna buy Savvy, go ahead, if you wanna buy MYVI, just do so and vice-versa, why be bothered with other people's remarks, isn't it? smile.gif

QUOTE(Ah Beng @ Dec 5 2006, 09:27 PM)
Does sales figures show the car is good???
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